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Cinco de Mayo Color Crawl
Friday, May 3, 6:00pm
$20R/$24NR
Celebrate Cinco de Mayo with a fun walk or run through Kress Creek Farms park. We’ll shower you along the 2 mile route with vibrant color made from safe, food-grade, biodegradable cornstarch. By the time you cross the finish line, you’ll be a brilliant color palette of hues. Registration includes a run t-shirt if you register
by Sunday, April 21!
Adult Puzzle Pursuit
Friday, May 17, 6:30pm-8:30pm
$35R/$42NR per team
Teams of 2-4 people will race against each other to finish the same
500-piece custom park district puzzle. Each member of the winning team will receive a prize pack including a $10 West Chicago Park District Gift Card. Puzzles will be unwrapped at the same time to begin the competition. If no teams complete it before the two-hour time limit, the winner will be chosen by the fewest number of loose pieces left. Each team will keep its custom puzzle. Concessions will be available, or you can bring your own snacks and adult beverages. This is a 21 and up-only event.
Wine in the Park
Saturday, June 1, 3:00pm-7:00pm
$35R/$42NR Early Fee
$40R/$52NR After May 17
Stroll through the beautiful Reed-Keppler Park with a wine tasting and light snacks, and then end your evening at The Shell with a performance by Prairie Station Acoustic. Ticket includes 8 wine tastings, a commemorative glass, and the live performance.
Residents must create an account to use resident pricing.
Family Fishing Derby
Saturday, June 15, 8:00am-12:00pm
$5
Start Father’s Day weekend off by bringing the family out to Cornerstone Lakes Park! Enjoy a light breakfast by the pond and try to catch the ‘big one.’ Each participant receives a goodie bag and trophies are awarded to participants in each age category!
Hello Summer Fest
Saturday, June 22, 1:00pm-4:00pm
FREE
Join us at Reed-Keppler Park for family fun, bounce houses, games, activities, and live entertainment by Off the Charts!
Taco & Art Fest
Saturday, July 20, 3:00pm-7:00pm
FREE
Join us at Reed-Keppler Park for live music, entertainment, art, children’s activities and Taco Wars, where local food vendors will compete for the title of Best Taco!
Special performances by Mariachi Universiario and Jose Valdes &
The Mambo All-Stars!
Party in the Park
Wednesdays, August 7, 14, & 21
FREE
Head to The Shell at Reed-Keppler Park for some free, family-friendly entertainment and fun! Enjoy live music, kid activities, and more.
August 7: Prairie Station Acoustic
August 14: Gooroos
August 21: 28 Days
Fun Fridays
Select Fridays in June, July, August, 11:00am-12:00pm
FREE
Join us for free children's entertainment at Reed-Keppler Park!
Middle School Pool Party
Friday, August 2, 7:30-9:30pm
$10 pre-registration or $15 at-the-door
Grab your friends and have a "splash-tastic" time at Turtle Splash Water Park for an exclusive party just for middle schoolers! Experience Turtle Splash after hours with a DJ, games, prizes, and more! Snacks available for purchase. For grades 6-8 only.
